A few comments and suggtestions on your build:
Unless you can buy 98 - 101 octane gas at the pump, keep the compression around 10:1 aluminum heads, 9.5:1 iron heads.
For a few dollars more at this stage of the build, you can get the 393W stroker kit crank, rods, and pistons. You'll be happier with the extra bottom end tq for a street motor.
Consider a hydraulic roller cam, rather than solids for a potent, yet maintenance free valve train. I'm using the CompCams 224/224-.533/.533 retrofit grind and am quite happy with it. Revs quite eaily to 6200. The trick to valve train stability is to use the valve springs that came with the cam, and send the springs that came on the heads back for credit. And don't forget to swap the distributor gear off for a steel roller cam gear.
Roller cam springs generate a lot of heat. I polymer coated mine with an
oil retentive coating to assist with cooling. Would do likewise on piston skirts with an new build. Would also install Total Seal gapless rings with a new build.
Think you'll be way happier with a Demon 750 DP rather than the Holley. If you go stock displacement, use the Demon 650 DP instead.
You should get headers specific for your car/engine combo with the car. Have them ceramic coated inside and out for corrosion protection, and heat reduction.
Good luck.
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